Aug. 27 - Kroger confirms corporate layoffs, structural changes | Grocery Outlet names new chief store operations officer

Grocery Outlet taps Lidl US executive as chief store operations officer; Albertsons names CEO for new global tech and innovation center in India; Midwest grocer Harding’s announces 4-store acquisition; Where Kroger is closing stores

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Aug. 27, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for grocery leaders

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Kroger announces corporate layoffs, structural changes

The cuts, which come as the grocer continues to shave costs, impact fewer than 1,000 employees.

Grocery Outlet taps Lidl US executive as chief store operations officer

Frank Kerr’s appointment marks the latest in a string of C-suite hirings by the chain that add expertise from discounters and specialty grocers.

Albertsons names CEO for new global tech and innovation center in India

Sunil Gopinath will oversee the Bengaluru center, which will focus on developing scalable technology solutions.

TRENDLINE

How foodservice is redefining the grocery game

While the fresh perimeter has long been the star department for grocers, supermarkets are increasingly looking to foodservice to make their stores into destinations for foodies. Learn more in this Trendline.

Midwest grocer Harding’s announces 4-store acquisition

The regional chain will transition the Village Market locations it bought to its own banner.

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Where Kroger is closing stores

The grocer has put at least 39 locations on the chopping block as it aims to revamp its financial performance, a Grocery Dive analysis found.

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